Episode Details

This week I talk about my latest Mac automation tool: the 8BitDo Micro, a $15 tiny game controller I picked up during Prime Week and mapped to complex key combos and Raycast actions — and why these little tactile hardware automations are easier on your brain than memorizing keyboard shortcuts. Then a MacStories write-up that inspired the whole experiment, walking through real use cases for turning a game controller into a Mac input device. And a recommendation for New Rockstars' House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere breakdown on YouTube.

Links:

• Configured Stream Deck
• Ecamm (aff)
• 8BitDo micro (aff)
• My Latest Mac Automation Tool is a Tiny Game Controller (MacStories)
• House of the Dragon S3 Premiere Breakdown — New Rockstars

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View the episode transcript

• (00:00) - Introduction and Stream Deck Integration
• (02:05) - Hardware Automation: The 8BitDo Micro
• (06:25) - Recommended Reading: MacStories Tiny Game Controller Review
• (08:04) - Recommended Media: House of the Dragon Analysis
• (11:07) - Solopreneur System Starter Kit & Outro

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